F# Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in F# major

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiG#m
VC#
IF#

Triad Diagrams — F# Jazz ii–V–I (Guitar)

F# Jazz ii–V–Iii – V – I

The F# ii–V–I progression (G#m – C# – F#) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (G#m7 – C#7 – F#Maj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

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Chords (triads): G#m, C#, F#.

Chords (7th): G#m7, C#7, F#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
  • Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
  • All The Things You Are – Jerome Kern